Ordinary Council 20 June 2016
Minutes
PRESENT: Councillor D. Hutchens (Chair),
Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor K. Brent, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn,
Councillor M. Gold, Councillor D. Karpin, Councillor P. Palmer, and Councillor
D. Strassberg.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager
– Corporate Services, Executive Manager – Environmental Services,
Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager
– Human Services, Director – Major Projects, Strategic Planners and
Manager – Governance.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Councillor
Bennison declared a pecuniary conflict of interest in relation the following
items:-
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“Construction Program and
Progress Update Redevelopment of Rosenthal Car Park Site” as he has purchased a unit across the street from the site
in Birdwood Avenue. He advised he would vacate the chamber and not debate
or vote on the item; and
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“Sydney Metro EIS - Chatswood To Sydenham” as he has a client who has a property affected by
the land acquisitions for the project. He advised he would vacate the
chamber and not debate or vote on the item.
Councillor Brooks-Horn declared a
non pecuniary conflict of interest that is not significant in relation to the “Construction
Program and Progress Update Redevelopment of Rosenthal Car Park Site” as he is a Board Member of the Lane Cove Club located
across the street from the site. He advised he would debate and vote on
the item.
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were received on behalf
of Councillor S. Cheong.
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101
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and
Bennison that the apology be accepted and leave of absence be granted.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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OPENING OF MEETING WITH
PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the General Manager.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement
of Country.
WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor advised those present
that the Meeting was being webcast.
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SUSPENSION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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102
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Brent that Standing Orders
be suspended and that members of the public who wish to address Council be
allowed to do so for a maximum of three (3) minutes.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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PUBLIC FORUM
Doug Stuart of Longueville, expressing concern in relation
to the Notice of Motion “Plebiscites – Forced Mergers”.
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RESUMPTION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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103
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Brooks-Horn and Palmer that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 16 MAY 2016 AND OF
EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 20 MAY 2016
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104
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RESOLVED on the
motion of Councillors Gold and Brooks-Horn that the minutes of the Ordinary
Council meeting held on the 16 May 2016 and the Extraordinary Council meeting
held on the 20 May 2016 be received.
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For the
Motion were Crs Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn
and Strassberg (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil
(Total 0).
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105
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Brooks-Horn and Strassberg
that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 16 May 2016 and
the Extraordinary Council meeting held on the 20 May 2016 be confirmed.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Mayoral Minutes
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Mayoral Minute - Inaugural Lane Cove Garden
Competition
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106
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Hutchens that
the General Manager provide a report on the options for Council having an
annual Garden Competition, with the report to include:-
1. Timing of the competition;
2. Categories that would be
covered and suggested prize amounts;
3. Possible sponsorship
opportunities;
4. Judging criteria;
5. Promotional opportunities;
and
6. Operation of an open garden
scheme.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Suspension of Standing Orders
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107
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that Standing
Orders be suspended and that members of the public who wish to address
Council be allowed to do so for a maximum of three (3) minutes.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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PUBLIC FORUM
Don Murchison of Greenwich, requesting Council consider the
inclusion of bicycle access in the Rosenthal Car Park Redevelopment, supporting
bicycle and pram access to the Greenwich Baths as part of the Greenwich Baths
upgrade and requesting the bus shelter located at 150 Epping Road be relocated away
from the cycleway.
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Resumption of Standing Orders
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108
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that Standing
Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Notices of Motion
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Plebiscites - Forced Mergers
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109
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Karpin that:-
1. Should the Australian Labor Party form
Government on 2 July 2016, and subject to funding being made available, that
Council write to the Australian Electoral Commission and request a plebiscite
on the question, ‘if the residents of the current Lane Cove Area
(LGA) want to amalgamate with Hunters Hill and Ryde Council’;
2. With respect to 1 (above), that the General
Manager be delegated authority to determine the question and other necessary
administrative requirements;
3. Write to the Prime Minister the Hon. Malcolm
Turnbull and ask him to publically respond prior to the election on 2 July
2016:-
a. If he supports the views of the former Prime
Minister the Hon. John Howard of allowing any Local Government area in
Australia to undertake a plebiscite and any plebiscite to be paid by the
Federal Government;
b. To support and/or match the offer by the
Australian Labor Party to offer Federally funded plebiscites in all 152
Councils in NSW; and
4. Council write to the Premier of NSW, the Hon.
Mike Baird noting our current legal proceedings with respect of the proposed
forced amalgamation of this Council with Hunters Hill and Ryde Councils and
our previous attempts by this Council to meet with him to discuss our
alternative to mergers, and again request a meeting with the Premier to
discuss an alternative to the current amalgamation proposal.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Determination
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Fleming Street Road Naming and Addressing
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110
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Karpin that Council:-
1. Name the private roadway between 18 and 20 Fleming
Street, as Nichols Close;
2. Renumber the properties along the roadway to those
shown in this report;
3. Place a sign at the commencement of Nichols Close
indicating the road name;
4. Notify property owners and other submitters of
Council’s decision;
5. Notify the appropriate agencies of the change; and
6. Publish this decision in the local newspaper as
soon as practicable.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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River Road / Northwood Road Intersection
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111
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Karpin that Council makes a formal submission to the local
State and Federal Members and Minister for Roads for urgent funding for
signalisation of River Road / Northwood Road intersection, Lane Cove.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Cr Bennison left the meeting at 7:19pm.
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Construction Program and Progress Update
Redevelopment of Rosenthal Car Park Site
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Gold that:-
1. The report be received and noted;
2. Council authorise the General Manager to:-
a. Call tenders for the development of the Rosenthal
Car Park utilising a One Stage Construction Strategy
with Accelerated Parking Availability, with tenderers required to provide an initial quantity of public parking in the shortest possible
time as part of their bid and also specify an optional cost premium to
further accelerate the provision of an initial quantity of public parking;
and
b. Commence a further round
of community engagement with shop keepers, residents and other key stakeholders to determine appropriate
amelioration measures for further consideration by Council; and
3. A Council officer be appointed
to communicate and liaise with the local community and businesses, as opposed
to role being outsourced to the developers and/or project managers.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total 7).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Cr Bennison (Total 1).
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Cr Bennison returned to the meeting at 7:25pm.
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Little Lane Change of Name
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113
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Karpin that Council:-
1. Rename Little Lane to Pottery Lane;
2. Notify the authors of all submissions and adjacent
properties of Council’s decision;
3. Advertise the change of name in a local newspaper
as soon as practicable; and
4. Notify agencies of the change of name.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Policy on Addressing
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114
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Bennison that Council:-
1. Adopt the attached Policy on Addressing;
2. Insert into the Development Application Checklist a
requirement that addresses be submitted at the Development Application stage
that are in accordance with Council’s Addressing Policy;
3. Include a standard Condition of Consent referencing
compliance with the approved numbering system, compliant with Council’s
Addressing;
4. Notify the authors of submissions of
Council’s decision; and
5. Advertise the adoption of the Policy in a local
newspaper as soon as practical.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Traffic Committee - May 2016
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Gold that:-
1. Council adopt the recommendations of the Lane Cove Traffic
Committee meeting held on Tuesday, 24 May 2016 with the exception of Item Y2;
and
2. Item Y2, which relates to a Road Safety Audit of the Penrose
Street / Bridge Street corridor, be referred for discussion at the next available
Councillor Workshop.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Cr Bennison left the meeting at 7:27pm.
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Sydney Metro EIS - Chatswood to Sydenham
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Hutchens that:-
1. The report be received and noted; and
2. Council make a submission on the EIS in terms of
the report, in particular in relation to the traffic impacts
identified, as the EIS has not had regard to the flow on effects to the Lane
Cove LGA and the need to better integrate the new Crows Nest station with
Council’s planning for St Leonards.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total 7).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Cr Bennison (Total 1).
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Cr Bennison returned to the meeting at 7:28pm.
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Response to Delegates and Boundaries
Commission Reports - Hunters Hill, Lane Cove and Ryde Council's Merger
Proposal
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Gold that Council:-
1. Receive and note the Report; and
2. Endorse the amended submission to the Minister for Local
Government in respect of the Delegates Report and comments by the Boundaries
Commission for the Municipality of Hunter’s Hill, Lane Cove Municipal
Council and City of Ryde Merger Proposal.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Request for Reimbursment of Travel Expenses
- Town Crier
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118
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Hutchens that Council:-
1. Give Public Notice under Section 356 of the Local
Government Act 1993 of its intention to grant Mr. Bill Wallace up to $700.00
(inc. GST) to assist in travel and accommodation expenses to attend the 2016
National Town Crier Championships to represent Lane Cove;
2. Subject to no objections being received, provide a
grant to Mr. Bill Wallace of up to $700.00 (inc. GST); and
3. Write to the Lane Cove Town Crier, Mr Bill Wallace,
thanking him for his extensive contribution to the cultural life of Lane Cove
and wishing him all the best for the upcoming Championships.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
Determination for Councillor Fees
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119
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Karpin that the
following annual fees be paid to the Mayor and Councillors for 2016/17:-
- Councillors $18,840;
and
- Mayor $41,090 (in addition to the Councillors fee)
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Information
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Council Snapshot
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Brent that the report be received and noted.
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For the Motion were Crs Gold,
Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent, Brooks-Horn and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CLOSE
The meeting closed at 7:33pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 18 July 2016, at which meeting the signature
herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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